This stop during the Vancouver BC Study Weekend event felt different from the rest, like the garden was specifically meant to be enjoyed as an extension of the house. I do wish that we'd have been allowed to tour the house as well as the outside areas.![]()
The description: "The garden of Elise Girardin in North Vancouver sits on the edge of a ravine, under a canopy of Doug Firs. A gem of a garden wrapping around a recently renovated mid-century home. From shady front to a sunny back, it has many interesting plant choices and combinations." (a very understated description!)![]()
Every person I saw respected the "lawn" as a no walking zone and used the curvy border to venture out across the front garden.
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The materials met in an artistic fashion.
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Another swing that I didn't make use of (there was a similar one in Monday's post).
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Walking into the back garden the swing made sense as part of a playtime trend.
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Turning to the right...
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What a fantastic pool.
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With plants surrounding it, of course.
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Behind the trampoline was this fun fort/A-frame.
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The temptation to play was strong!
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The views from the back of the house must be amazing.
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In the trees at the back of the property now.
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Looks like a nice office/studio going in over-looking the ravine.
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It goes down, down, down from there...
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Making good use of fallen moss.
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Allium seeds
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Robinia pseudoacacia Twisty Baby
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Magnolia virginiana 'Moonglow'
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A different view of the pool and play area.
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And the back patio with those huge windows.
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A final look back out towards the garden.
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The fabulous use of materials continues around this side of the house.
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And this garden visit draws to a close...
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